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For 25 years, the Vanderbilt Brain Institute has striven to understand the intricacies of evolutionary neuroscience, especially the human brain. Reed Hightower | September 29th,…
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Letter from the Editor: Welcome to The Vanguard
As we greet a new academic year, I’d like to welcome you to The Vanguard and share my reflections on its philosophy. Isabella Bautista |…
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Learning From Visual Systems Across Species Aiden Salk | March 28th, 2024 The last time you went swimming, you likely struggled to keep your eyes…
Is there a way to reverse the irreversible damage to our hearing?
Is there a way to reverse the irreversible damage to our hearing? Kalyssa Platt | March 26th, 2024 Hearing loss constitutes a global concern and…
Zeroing in on Vanderbilt’s Zero Waste Initiatives
Zeroing in on Vanderbilt’s Zero Waste Initiatives Anya Mondragon | March 21st, 2024 Wooden utensils have become the new normal for Vanderbilt students this semester…
A Vision for the Future: Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Diseases
A Vision for the Future: Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Diseases Gabriele Barrocas | March 19th, 2024 In the United States alone, there are about…
Yes, and: a Professor’s Mission to Combine Science and Improv
Yes, and: a Professor’s Mission to Combine Science and Improv Morgan Lindstead | March 7th, 2024 When Dr. Thomas Clements, Senior Lecturer in the Department…
Optimizing Heart Transplant: Vanderbilt’s Novel Storage Method
Optimizing Heart Transplant: Vanderbilt’s Novel Storage Method Avery Fortier | March 5th, 2024 Organ transplant is often the only option for patients in the end…